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Basic Rules

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	* '''A ritualist may only expend mana up to their level of skill'''		* '''A ritualist may only expend mana up to their level of skill'''
	* '''Mana crystals expended by a character who has mastered the ritual counts double'''		* '''Mana crystals expended by a character who has mastered the ritual counts double'''
	* '''The regio at Anvil ~~allows~~ magicians to increase their effective skill to allow them to perform more powerful rituals'''		* '''The regio at Anvil does not currently allow magicians to increase their effective skill to allow them to perform more powerful rituals'''
	There are six magical realms, which the Empire call Day, Night, Spring, Summer, Autumn and Winter. Every ritual draws its power from just one of these six realms. You must have a rank of the appropriate [[Magical skills#Ritual lore\|realm lore]] to attempt a ritual of that realm.		There are six magical realms, which the Empire call Day, Night, Spring, Summer, Autumn and Winter. Every ritual draws its power from just one of these six realms. You must have a rank of the appropriate [[Magical skills#Ritual lore\|realm lore]] to attempt a ritual of that realm.
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	''E.g. A magician is performing the ritual, the [[Ascetic Star of Atun]], a magnitude 6 Day ritual. The ritualist has three levels of skill in Day lore, allowing them to contribute three mana crystals, however the caster has mastered the ritual, doubling their effective mana. This allows them to achieve the 6 points required for the ritual.''		''E.g. A magician is performing the ritual, the [[Ascetic Star of Atun]], a magnitude 6 Day ritual. The ritualist has three levels of skill in Day lore, allowing them to contribute three mana crystals, however the caster has mastered the ritual, doubling their effective mana. This allows them to achieve the 6 points required for the ritual.''

	A [[regio]] is an area with a magical aura. Most regios are keyed to one of the realms and some are powerful enough that they make it easier for ritualists to perform rituals of that realm while inside it. There is a powerful [[Regio#The_Imperial_Regio\|permanent regio of all six realms at Anvil]] that ~~allows~~ each ~~magicians~~ contributing to the ritual to gain an additional effective rank of the appropriate realm lore skill, subject to the [[Realm_Lore#Gaining_additional_ranks\|normal rules for effective skill]].		A [[regio]] is an area with a magical aura. Most regios are keyed to one of the realms and some are powerful enough that they make it easier for ritualists to perform rituals of that realm while inside it. There is a powerful [[Regio#The_Imperial_Regio\|permanent regio of all six realms at Anvil]] that, as of the [[What_regulates_the_wheel%3F#Broken_Regio\|Winter Solstice 387YE]], does not currently allow each magician contributing to the ritual to gain an additional effective rank of the appropriate realm lore skill, subject to the [[Realm_Lore#Gaining_additional_ranks\|normal rules for effective skill]].

	''For example, A [[Groups#Covens\|coven]] of three characters each with one rank of Summer lore use the anvil regio. They each act as if their Summer lore were rank 2 and can contribute 2 mana crystals to the ritual. A fourth member of their coven who has no ranks in Summer still cannot contribute to the ritual.''		''For example, A [[Groups#Covens\|coven]] of three characters each with one rank of Summer lore use the anvil regio. They each act as if their Summer lore were rank 2 and can contribute 2 mana crystals to the ritual. A fourth member of their coven who has no ranks in Summer still cannot contribute to the ritual.''

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	* '''Mana crystals expended by a character who has mastered the ritual counts double'''		* '''Mana crystals expended by a character who has mastered the ritual counts double'''
	* '''The regio at Anvil allows magicians to increase their effective skill to allow them to perform more powerful rituals'''		* '''The regio at Anvil allows magicians to increase their effective skill to allow them to perform more powerful rituals'''
	There are six magical realms, which the Empire call Day, Night, Spring, Summer, Autumn and Winter. Every ritual draws its power from just one of these six realms. You must have a rank of the appropriate [[Magical skills#Ritual lore\|~~Realm~~ lore]] to attempt a ritual of that realm.		There are six magical realms, which the Empire call Day, Night, Spring, Summer, Autumn and Winter. Every ritual draws its power from just one of these six realms. You must have a rank of the appropriate [[Magical skills#Ritual lore\|realm lore]] to attempt a ritual of that realm.
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	All rituals require crystallised mana (from a [[mana site]]) to cast, they are too powerful to perform with personal mana. The magnitude of the ritual is the amount of crystal mana needed to perform it. The amount of crystallised mana that each ritualist can expend is limited by their level of skill with the appropriate realm lore.		All rituals require crystallised mana (from a [[mana site]]) to cast, they are too powerful to perform with personal mana. The magnitude of the ritual is the amount of crystal mana needed to perform it. The amount of crystallised mana that each ritualist can expend is limited by their level of skill with the appropriate realm lore.
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	''E.g. A magician is performing the ritual, the [[Ascetic Star of Atun]], a magnitude 6 Day ritual. The ritualist has three levels of skill in Day lore, allowing them to contribute three mana crystals, however the caster has mastered the ritual, doubling their effective mana. This allows them to achieve the 6 points required for the ritual.''		''E.g. A magician is performing the ritual, the [[Ascetic Star of Atun]], a magnitude 6 Day ritual. The ritualist has three levels of skill in Day lore, allowing them to contribute three mana crystals, however the caster has mastered the ritual, doubling their effective mana. This allows them to achieve the 6 points required for the ritual.''

	A [[regio]] is an area with a magical aura. Most regios are keyed to one of the realms and some are powerful enough that they make it easier for ritualists to perform rituals of that realm while inside it. There is a powerful [[Regio#The_Imperial_Regio\|permanent regio of all six realms at Anvil]] that allows each magicians contributing to the ritual to gain an additional effective rank of the appropriate ~~Realm~~ lore skill, subject to the [[Realm_Lore#Gaining_additional_ranks\|normal rules for effective skill]].		A [[regio]] is an area with a magical aura. Most regios are keyed to one of the realms and some are powerful enough that they make it easier for ritualists to perform rituals of that realm while inside it. There is a powerful [[Regio#The_Imperial_Regio\|permanent regio of all six realms at Anvil]] that allows each magicians contributing to the ritual to gain an additional effective rank of the appropriate realm lore skill, subject to the [[Realm_Lore#Gaining_additional_ranks\|normal rules for effective skill]].

	''For example, A [[Groups#Covens\|coven]] of three characters each with one rank of Summer lore use the anvil regio. They each act as if their Summer lore were rank 2 and can contribute 2 mana crystals to the ritual. A fourth member of their coven who has no ranks in Summer still cannot contribute to the ritual.''		''For example, A [[Groups#Covens\|coven]] of three characters each with one rank of Summer lore use the anvil regio. They each act as if their Summer lore were rank 2 and can contribute 2 mana crystals to the ritual. A fourth member of their coven who has no ranks in Summer still cannot contribute to the ritual.''

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	==Imperial Lore==		==Imperial Lore==
	Imperial lore is a library of [[formulaic ritual\|known rituals]] that is shared by all Imperial magicians. Even where an Imperial citizen has not mastered a ritual that is part of Imperial lore, they can still try to perform it - whereas new effects that are not part of Imperial lore require the creation of an [[Spontaneous_magic#Arcane_Projection\|arcane projection]] or access to a [[Formulaic_ritual#Ritual_Texts\|ritual text]]. The [[~~Imperial~~ Conclave]] has the ability to [[Formulaic_ritual#Adding_a_Formulaic_Ritual_to_Imperial_Lore\|add new rituals]] to this body of knowledge through the [[Imperial lore\|declaration of Imperial lore]].		Imperial lore is a library of [[formulaic ritual\|known rituals]] that is shared by all Imperial magicians. Even where an Imperial citizen has not mastered a ritual that is part of Imperial lore, they can still try to perform it - whereas new effects that are not part of Imperial lore require the creation of an [[Spontaneous_magic#Arcane_Projection\|arcane projection]] or access to a [[Formulaic_ritual#Ritual_Texts\|ritual text]]. The [[Conclave]] has the ability to [[Formulaic_ritual#Adding_a_Formulaic_Ritual_to_Imperial_Lore\|add new rituals]] to this body of knowledge through the [[Imperial lore\|declaration of Imperial lore]].

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	''E.g. A magician is performing the ritual, the [[Ascetic Star of Atun]], a magnitude 6 Day ritual. The ritualist has three levels of skill in Day lore, allowing them to contribute three mana crystals, however the caster has mastered the ritual, doubling their effective mana. This allows them to achieve the 6 points required for the ritual.''		''E.g. A magician is performing the ritual, the [[Ascetic Star of Atun]], a magnitude 6 Day ritual. The ritualist has three levels of skill in Day lore, allowing them to contribute three mana crystals, however the caster has mastered the ritual, doubling their effective mana. This allows them to achieve the 6 points required for the ritual.''

	A [[regio]] is an area with a magical aura. Most regios are keyed to one of the realms and some are powerful enough that they ~~that~~ make it easier for ritualists to perform rituals of that realm while inside it. There is a powerful [[Regio#The_Imperial_Regio\|permanent regio of all six realms at Anvil]] that allows each magicians contributing to the ritual to gain an additional effective rank of the appropriate Realm lore skill, subject to the [[Realm_Lore#Gaining_additional_ranks\|normal rules for effective skill]].		A [[regio]] is an area with a magical aura. Most regios are keyed to one of the realms and some are powerful enough that they make it easier for ritualists to perform rituals of that realm while inside it. There is a powerful [[Regio#The_Imperial_Regio\|permanent regio of all six realms at Anvil]] that allows each magicians contributing to the ritual to gain an additional effective rank of the appropriate Realm lore skill, subject to the [[Realm_Lore#Gaining_additional_ranks\|normal rules for effective skill]].

	''For example, A [[Groups#Covens\|coven]] of three characters each with one rank of Summer lore use the anvil regio. They each act as if their Summer lore were rank 2 and can contribute 2 mana crystals to the ritual. A fourth member of their coven who has no ranks in Summer still cannot contribute to the ritual.''		''For example, A [[Groups#Covens\|coven]] of three characters each with one rank of Summer lore use the anvil regio. They each act as if their Summer lore were rank 2 and can contribute 2 mana crystals to the ritual. A fourth member of their coven who has no ranks in Summer still cannot contribute to the ritual.''

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	==Basic Rules==		==Basic Rules==
	* '''Every ritual draws on one of the six realms'''		* '''Every ritual draws on one of the six realms'''
	* '''Every ritual has a cost in ~~crystalized~~ mana to perform the ritual'''		* '''Every ritual has a cost in crystallised mana to perform the ritual'''
	* '''A ritualist may only expend mana up to their level of skill'''		* '''A ritualist may only expend mana up to their level of skill'''
	* '''Mana crystals expended by a character who has mastered the ritual counts double'''		* '''Mana crystals expended by a character who has mastered the ritual counts double'''
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	There are six magical realms, which the Empire call Day, Night, Spring, Summer, Autumn and Winter. Every ritual draws its power from just one of these six realms. You must have a rank of the appropriate [[Magical skills#Ritual lore\|Realm lore]] to attempt a ritual of that realm.		There are six magical realms, which the Empire call Day, Night, Spring, Summer, Autumn and Winter. Every ritual draws its power from just one of these six realms. You must have a rank of the appropriate [[Magical skills#Ritual lore\|Realm lore]] to attempt a ritual of that realm.
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	All rituals require ~~crystalized~~ mana (from a [[mana site]]) to cast, they are too powerful to perform with personal mana. The magnitude of the ritual is the amount of crystal mana needed to perform it. The amount of ~~crystalized~~ mana that each ritualist can expend is limited by their level of skill with the appropriate realm lore.		All rituals require crystallised mana (from a [[mana site]]) to cast, they are too powerful to perform with personal mana. The magnitude of the ritual is the amount of crystal mana needed to perform it. The amount of crystallised mana that each ritualist can expend is limited by their level of skill with the appropriate realm lore.

	Magicians can master a handful of formulaic rituals. Mana crystals used by a character that has mastered the ritual counts double. Magicians may choose to master formulaic rituals when they purchase realm lore skills or the [[Magical skills#extra ritual\|extra ritual skill]].		Magicians can master a handful of formulaic rituals. Mana crystals used by a character that has mastered the ritual counts double. Magicians may choose to master formulaic rituals when they purchase realm lore skills or the [[Magical skills#extra ritual\|extra ritual skill]].

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	''For example, A [[Groups#Covens\|coven]] of three characters each with one rank of Summer lore use the anvil regio. They each act as if their Summer lore were rank 2 and can contribute 2 mana crystals to the ritual. A fourth member of their coven who has no ranks in Summer still cannot contribute to the ritual.''		''For example, A [[Groups#Covens\|coven]] of three characters each with one rank of Summer lore use the anvil regio. They each act as if their Summer lore were rank 2 and can contribute 2 mana crystals to the ritual. A fourth member of their coven who has no ranks in Summer still cannot contribute to the ritual.''

			==Realms==
			* '''Every ritual is keyed to a single realm'''
			All the rituals in Imperial lore are keyed to a single realm. You can only attempt to cast that ritual if you have sufficient skill with that realm lore. Some ritual ''effects'' can be duplicated by clever use of the magic of another realm, but there is usually a steep cost to do this. Each realm has its own strengths and weaknesses and most formulaic rituals have been formulated using the best realm to produce that effect.
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	<tr><td style="color: white; background-color: LightGray;">'''Ritual Summaries'''</td></tr>		<tr><td style="color: white; background-color: LightGray;">'''Ritual Summaries'''</td></tr>
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	<tr><td>[[:Category: Night Ritual\|Night rituals]]</td></tr>		<tr><td>[[:Category: Night Ritual\|Night rituals]]</td></tr>
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			Each realm has a summary of the rituals associated with it, stating the name, basic effect and magnitude. These summaries are linked on the right. There is also a simple but complete list of [[:Category:Rituals\|every ritual that is part of Imperial lore]] available.

	~~==Realms==~~
	* '''Every ritual is keyed to a single realm'''
	All the rituals in Imperial lore are keyed to a single realm. You can only attempt to cast that ritual if you have sufficient skill with that realm lore. Some ritual ''effects'' can be duplicated by clever use of the magic of another realm, but there is usually a steep cost to do this. Each realm has its own strengths and weaknesses and most formulaic rituals have been formulated using the best realm to produce that effect.

	Each realm has a summary of the rituals associated with it, stating the name, basic effect and magnitude. These summaries are linked on the right. There is also a simple but complete list of [[:Category:Rituals\|every ritual that is part of Imperial lore]] available.
	~~{{CaptionedImage\|file=RedLineRitual.jpg\|width=450\|align=right}}~~
	==Performing a Ritual==		==Performing a Ritual==
	* '''Rituals require several minutes of appropriate roleplaying; it should be obvious to everyone nearby that you are performing a ritual		* '''Rituals require several minutes of appropriate roleplaying; it should be obvious to everyone nearby that you are performing a ritual
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	* '''If possible, you should get a ref before performing your ritual'''		* '''If possible, you should get a ref before performing your ritual'''
	Rituals require several minutes of [[appropriate roleplaying]]. Imperial magicians use a number of different sources, symbols, methods and theories when designing their rituals. The most common magical techniques are; [[Runes\|rune magic]], [[dramaturgy]], [[astronomancy]] and the [[music of the spheres]]. These represent bodies of magical lore and theory that can be used to add depth and significance to all magic, and have special resonance for ritual magic. In addition, the description of each ritual includes a ''Common Elements'' section that can be used as a starting point for developing the roleplaying required to perform a ritual.		Rituals require several minutes of [[appropriate roleplaying]]. Imperial magicians use a number of different sources, symbols, methods and theories when designing their rituals. The most common magical techniques are; [[Runes\|rune magic]], [[dramaturgy]], [[astronomancy]] and the [[music of the spheres]]. These represent bodies of magical lore and theory that can be used to add depth and significance to all magic, and have special resonance for ritual magic. In addition, the description of each ritual includes a ''Common Elements'' section that can be used as a starting point for developing the roleplaying required to perform a ritual.
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	It should be obvious to everyone nearby that you are performing a ritual. While it is possible to conceal precisely what your ritual is intended to achieve, it is against the spirit of ritual magic to intentionally perform a ritual that appears to have an opposite effect. For example, performing a ritual that looks as if it is intended to heal someone that is actually intended to destroy one of their magic items is inappropriate.		It should be obvious to everyone nearby that you are performing a ritual. While it is possible to conceal precisely what your ritual is intended to achieve, it is against the spirit of ritual magic to intentionally perform a ritual that appears to have an opposite effect. For example, performing a ritual that looks as if it is intended to heal someone that is actually intended to destroy one of their magic items is inappropriate.

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	Some powerful rituals are too difficult for any one magician to perform alone. Magicians usually form covens to allow them to combine their skills to perform the most potent rituals.		Some powerful rituals are too difficult for any one magician to perform alone. Magicians usually form covens to allow them to combine their skills to perform the most potent rituals.
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	==Basic Rules==		==Basic Rules==
	* '''Every ritual draws on one of the six realms'''		* '''Every ritual draws on one of the six realms'''

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Matt at 12:46, 26 June 2023

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Dre at 16:36, 1 March 2021

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	==Overview==		==Overview==
	Rituals are powerful magical spells that ~~magicans~~ can learn to perform by buying [[Magical_skills#Ritual_Magic\|lore in one or more of the six realms]]. There are many more rituals than spells and most are much more powerful but they take longer to perform and can only be cast using crystal mana.		Rituals are powerful magical spells that magicians can learn to perform by buying [[Magical_skills#Ritual_Magic\|lore in one or more of the six realms]]. There are many more rituals than spells and most are much more powerful but they take longer to perform and can only be cast using crystal mana.

	Some powerful rituals are too difficult for any one magician to perform alone. Magicians usually form covens to allow them to combine their skills to perform the most potent rituals.		Some powerful rituals are too difficult for any one magician to perform alone. Magicians usually form covens to allow them to combine their skills to perform the most potent rituals.
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	*'''You cannot perform rituals while wearing armour'''		*'''You cannot perform rituals while wearing armour'''
	*'''If possible, you should get a ref before performing your ritual'''		*'''If possible, you should get a ref before performing your ritual'''
	Rituals require several minutes of [[appropriate roleplaying]]. Imperial magicians use a number of different sources, symbols, methods and theories when designing their rituals. The most common magical techniques are; [[~~Rune Overview~~\|~~Rune~~ magic]], [[~~Dramaturgy~~]], [[~~Astronomancy~~]] and the [[~~Music~~ of the spheres]]. These represent bodies of magical lore and theory that can be used to add depth and significance to all magic, and have special resonance for ritual magic. In addition, the description of each ritual includes a ''Common Elements'' section that can be used as a starting point for developing the roleplaying required to perform a ritual.		Rituals require several minutes of [[appropriate roleplaying]]. Imperial magicians use a number of different sources, symbols, methods and theories when designing their rituals. The most common magical techniques are; [[Runes\|rune magic]], [[dramaturgy]], [[astronomancy]] and the [[music of the spheres]]. These represent bodies of magical lore and theory that can be used to add depth and significance to all magic, and have special resonance for ritual magic. In addition, the description of each ritual includes a ''Common Elements'' section that can be used as a starting point for developing the roleplaying required to perform a ritual.

	It should be obvious to everyone nearby that you are performing a ritual. While it is possible to conceal precisely what your ritual is intended to achieve, it is against the spirit of ritual magic to intentionally perform a ritual that appears to have an opposite effect. For example, performing a ritual that looks as if it is intended to heal someone that is actually intended to destroy one of their magic items is inappropriate.		It should be obvious to everyone nearby that you are performing a ritual. While it is possible to conceal precisely what your ritual is intended to achieve, it is against the spirit of ritual magic to intentionally perform a ritual that appears to have an opposite effect. For example, performing a ritual that looks as if it is intended to heal someone that is actually intended to destroy one of their magic items is inappropriate.

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	* '''Every ritual has a cost in crystalized mana to perform the ritual'''		* '''Every ritual has a cost in crystalized mana to perform the ritual'''
	* '''A ritualist may only expend mana up to their level of skill'''		* '''A ritualist may only expend mana up to their level of skill'''
	* '''~~Crystalized mana~~ expended by a character who has mastered the ritual counts double'''		* '''Mana crystals expended by a character who has mastered the ritual counts double'''
	* '''The regio at Anvil allows magicians to increase their effective skill to allow them to perform more powerful rituals'''		* '''The regio at Anvil allows magicians to increase their effective skill to allow them to perform more powerful rituals'''
	There are six magical realms, which the Empire call Day, Night, Spring, Summer, Autumn and Winter. Every ritual draws its power from just one of these six realms. You must have a rank of the appropriate [[Magical skills#Ritual lore\|Realm lore]] to attempt a ritual of that realm.		There are six magical realms, which the Empire call Day, Night, Spring, Summer, Autumn and Winter. Every ritual draws its power from just one of these six realms. You must have a rank of the appropriate [[Magical skills#Ritual lore\|Realm lore]] to attempt a ritual of that realm.
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	All rituals require crystalized mana (from a [[mana site]]) to cast, they are too powerful to perform with personal mana. The magnitude of the ritual is the amount of crystal mana needed to perform it. The amount of crystalized mana that each ritualist can expend is limited by their level of skill with the appropriate realm lore.		All rituals require crystalized mana (from a [[mana site]]) to cast, they are too powerful to perform with personal mana. The magnitude of the ritual is the amount of crystal mana needed to perform it. The amount of crystalized mana that each ritualist can expend is limited by their level of skill with the appropriate realm lore.

	Magicians can master a handful of formulaic rituals. ~~Crystalized mana~~ used by a character that has mastered the ritual counts double. Magicians may choose to master formulaic rituals when they purchase realm lore skills or the [[Magical skills#extra ritual\|extra ritual skill]].		Magicians can master a handful of formulaic rituals. Mana crystals used by a character that has mastered the ritual counts double. Magicians may choose to master formulaic rituals when they purchase realm lore skills or the [[Magical skills#extra ritual\|extra ritual skill]].

	''E.g. A magician is performing the ritual, the [[Ascetic Star of Atun]], a magnitude 6 Day ritual. The ritualist has three levels of skill in ~~day~~ lore, allowing them to contribute three ~~points of crystalized~~ mana, however the caster has mastered the ritual, doubling their effective mana. This allows them to achieve the 6 points required for the ritual.''		''E.g. A magician is performing the ritual, the [[Ascetic Star of Atun]], a magnitude 6 Day ritual. The ritualist has three levels of skill in Day lore, allowing them to contribute three mana crystals, however the caster has mastered the ritual, doubling their effective mana. This allows them to achieve the 6 points required for the ritual.''

	A [[regio]] is an area with a magical aura. Most regios are keyed to one of the realms and some are powerful enough that they that make it easier for ritualists to perform rituals of that realm while inside it. There is a powerful [[Regio#The_Imperial_Regio\|permanent regio of all six realms at Anvil]] that allows each magicians contributing to the ritual to gain an additional effective rank of the appropriate Realm lore skill, subject to the [[Realm_Lore#Gaining_additional_ranks\|normal rules for effective skill]].		A [[regio]] is an area with a magical aura. Most regios are keyed to one of the realms and some are powerful enough that they that make it easier for ritualists to perform rituals of that realm while inside it. There is a powerful [[Regio#The_Imperial_Regio\|permanent regio of all six realms at Anvil]] that allows each magicians contributing to the ritual to gain an additional effective rank of the appropriate Realm lore skill, subject to the [[Realm_Lore#Gaining_additional_ranks\|normal rules for effective skill]].

	''For example, A [[Groups#Covens\|coven]] of three characters each with one rank of Summer lore use the anvil regio. They each act as if their Summer lore were rank 2 and can contribute 2 ~~crystal~~ mana to the ritual. A fourth member of their coven who has no ranks in Summer still cannot contribute to the ritual.''		''For example, A [[Groups#Covens\|coven]] of three characters each with one rank of Summer lore use the anvil regio. They each act as if their Summer lore were rank 2 and can contribute 2 mana crystals to the ritual. A fourth member of their coven who has no ranks in Summer still cannot contribute to the ritual.''
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	<tr><td style="color: white; background-color: LightGray;">'''Ritual Summaries'''</td></tr>		<tr><td style="color: white; background-color: LightGray;">'''Ritual Summaries'''</td></tr>

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	==Basic Rules==		==Basic Rules==
	*'''Every ritual draws on one of the six realms'''		* '''Every ritual draws on one of the six realms'''
	*'''Every ritual has a cost in crystalized mana to perform the ritual'''		* '''Every ritual has a cost in crystalized mana to perform the ritual'''
	*'''A ritualist may only expend mana up to their level of skill'''		* '''A ritualist may only expend mana up to their level of skill'''
	*'''Crystalized mana expended by a character who has mastered the ritual counts double'''		* '''Crystalized mana expended by a character who has mastered the ritual counts double'''
	* '''The regio at Anvil allows magicians to increase their effective skill to allow them to perform more powerful rituals'''		* '''The regio at Anvil allows magicians to increase their effective skill to allow them to perform more powerful rituals'''
	There are six magical realms, which the Empire call Day, Night, Spring, Summer, Autumn and Winter. Every ritual draws its power from just one of these six realms. You must have a rank of the appropriate [[Magical skills#Ritual lore\|Realm lore]] to attempt a ritual of that realm.		There are six magical realms, which the Empire call Day, Night, Spring, Summer, Autumn and Winter. Every ritual draws its power from just one of these six realms. You must have a rank of the appropriate [[Magical skills#Ritual lore\|Realm lore]] to attempt a ritual of that realm.
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	==Realms==		==Realms==
	*'''Every ritual is keyed to a single realm'''		* '''Every ritual is keyed to a single realm'''
	All the rituals in Imperial lore are keyed to a single realm. You can only attempt to cast that ritual if you have sufficient skill with that realm lore. Some ritual ''effects'' can be duplicated by clever use of the magic of another realm, but there is usually a steep cost to do this. Each realm has its own strengths and weaknesses and most formulaic rituals have been formulated using the best realm to produce that effect.		All the rituals in Imperial lore are keyed to a single realm. You can only attempt to cast that ritual if you have sufficient skill with that realm lore. Some ritual ''effects'' can be duplicated by clever use of the magic of another realm, but there is usually a steep cost to do this. Each realm has its own strengths and weaknesses and most formulaic rituals have been formulated using the best realm to produce that effect.

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	==Performing a Ritual==		==Performing a Ritual==
	*'''Rituals require several minutes of appropriate roleplaying; it should be obvious to everyone nearby that you are performing a ritual		* '''Rituals require several minutes of appropriate roleplaying; it should be obvious to everyone nearby that you are performing a ritual
	*'''You cannot perform rituals while wearing armour'''		* '''You cannot perform rituals while wearing armour'''
	*'''If possible, you should get a ref before performing your ritual'''		* '''If possible, you should get a ref before performing your ritual'''
	Rituals require several minutes of [[appropriate roleplaying]]. Imperial magicians use a number of different sources, symbols, methods and theories when designing their rituals. The most common magical techniques are; [[Runes\|rune magic]], [[dramaturgy]], [[astronomancy]] and the [[music of the spheres]]. These represent bodies of magical lore and theory that can be used to add depth and significance to all magic, and have special resonance for ritual magic. In addition, the description of each ritual includes a ''Common Elements'' section that can be used as a starting point for developing the roleplaying required to perform a ritual.		Rituals require several minutes of [[appropriate roleplaying]]. Imperial magicians use a number of different sources, symbols, methods and theories when designing their rituals. The most common magical techniques are; [[Runes\|rune magic]], [[dramaturgy]], [[astronomancy]] and the [[music of the spheres]]. These represent bodies of magical lore and theory that can be used to add depth and significance to all magic, and have special resonance for ritual magic. In addition, the description of each ritual includes a ''Common Elements'' section that can be used as a starting point for developing the roleplaying required to perform a ritual.

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	==Formulaic Rituals==		==Formulaic Rituals==
	*'''Ritualists can perform any [[formulaic ritual]] if they have the ranks to do so'''		* '''Ritualists can perform any [[formulaic ritual]] if they have the ranks to do so'''
	The Imperial Conclave has helped to spread the knowledge of countless different magical rituals across the Empire. This [[:Category:Rituals\|list of formulaic rituals]] is referred to as the [[#Imperial Lore\|Imperial lore]]. Any Imperial magician can perform a [[formulaic ritual]] that is in Imperial lore if they have sufficient ranks in the appropriate realm. In addition a ritualist may choose to master a number of formulaic rituals - this makes those rituals much easier and cheaper to cast.		The Imperial Conclave has helped to spread the knowledge of countless different magical rituals across the Empire. This [[:Category:Rituals\|list of formulaic rituals]] is referred to as the [[#Imperial Lore\|Imperial lore]]. Any Imperial magician can perform a [[formulaic ritual]] that is in Imperial lore if they have sufficient ranks in the appropriate realm. In addition a ritualist may choose to master a number of formulaic rituals - this makes those rituals much easier and cheaper to cast.

	==Spontaneous Magic==		==Spontaneous Magic==
	*'''Ritualists can attempt to create spontaneous magical effects through the use of an [[arcane projection]]'''		* '''Ritualists can attempt to create spontaneous magical effects through the use of an [[arcane projection]]'''
	It is possible to create a magical effect at an event that is not part of the existing library of known Imperial rituals. Spontaneous magic requires an [[arcane projection]] to perform. Creating an arcane projection is expensive, and can only be done between events.		It is possible to create a magical effect at an event that is not part of the existing library of known Imperial rituals. Spontaneous magic requires an [[arcane projection]] to perform. Creating an arcane projection is expensive, and can only be done between events.

	==Battlefield rituals==		==Battlefield rituals==
	*'''Battlefield rituals can be cast on the battlefield without a referee present'''		* '''Battlefield rituals can be cast on the battlefield without a referee present'''
	Many rituals do not require a referee to cast on the battlefield. This is a special exception which exists for a subset of rituals to make it as easy as possible for magicians to perform their rituals on battlefield without needing to find a referee first. Only a [[battlefield ritual]] can be performed in this way and you must follow the [[battlefield ritual\|additional rules]] when casting without a referee present.		Many rituals do not require a referee to cast on the battlefield. This is a special exception which exists for a subset of rituals to make it as easy as possible for magicians to perform their rituals on battlefield without needing to find a referee first. Only a [[battlefield ritual]] can be performed in this way and you must follow the [[battlefield ritual\|additional rules]] when casting without a referee present.
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	==Covens==		==Covens==
	*'''A [[bands#coven\|coven]] of ritualists can combine their skills to perform a ritual together'''		* '''A [[bands#coven\|coven]] of ritualists can combine their skills to perform a ritual together'''
	A ritualist can always perform a ritual by themselves. Most ritualists are also part of a [[bands#coven\|coven]], a mystical union that extends the hearth magic of oaths to allow participants to combine their strength.		A ritualist can always perform a ritual by themselves. Most ritualists are also part of a [[bands#coven\|coven]], a mystical union that extends the hearth magic of oaths to allow participants to combine their strength.